Judy Ball Poet Quatrain

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Some folks seem to think as long as THEY are satisfied EVERYONE should be.  NOT SO.      Sometimes other family members have wants and needs that should be considered too. Maybe those wants and needs differ from yours but we have to stop and think about what's fair.  Don't make your mate live your whole life where that person is not happy.  Don't go through life thinking that doing something to make someone else happy takes something away from you.  Don't think that giving in a little now and then is going to destroy your self worth or wreck your life. NOT CONSIDERING EVERYONE CONCERNED IS GOING TO DO THAT.

Cast No Shadows

Be  of good cheer, spread love where you can.
Give your smile to he who has none.
Be a light to he who lives in the dark.
Be a blessing to he who needs one.

Don't cast dark shadows wherever you go.
Don't rain on other's parade.
When for all your hard work you've but lemons to show,
Get some sugar and make lemonade.

Accept that in life there are good times and bad,
And every rose has some thorns.
You can't grow a garden 'thout sunshine and rain.
If you plant peas don't expect corn.

Whatever you sow that you will reap.
In all ways of life this is true.
Sow discontent, anger and grief,
Don't be surprised that's what grew.

When you are young you plant and store up,
So that old age won't chill to the bone.
Think just of yourself and ignore your mate's needs,
And you'll die sad, cold and alone.

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Lindsay Laurie February 16, 2021 at 7:53 PM Hello Judy … this is exceptional advice indeed, so well done and well written Judy - Lindsay Judy Ball February 17, 2021 at 9:30 AM Thanks so much Lindsay. God Bless, JB

Victor Buhagiar February 16, 2021 at 8:18 AM You give good advice. Well done. ~~ Judy Ball February 16, 2021 at 12:58 PM Thanks so much Victor. God Bless, JB

Rama Balasubramanian February 16, 2021 at 3:34 AM Just awesome. I agree with all that you have written. Felt like I am reading my favourite book Bhagvad Gita, Indian spiritual treatise. Last 2 lines and one on sowing anger... Is so true and perfect. That's the way it happens. Keep inspiring. God bless! Take care Rama Thanks for book information. Will buy and read :) Judy Ball February 16, 2021 at 3:49 AM Thanks so much Rama. The books of the Bible are all in one book together. You just buy The Bible and you have them all right there. God Bless, JB